If you do an online search using key words and key terms from the Migration Unit of Inquiry you will discover that many of the results are unsuitable for children of your age as the content is very grown up.
To help you narrow your search and to ensure more age appropriate information you are being directed to the two search engines that we have practiced using in class.
How can Clusty help with definitions of key words?
Using the clusty search engine, type in any of the key words that you would like to
understand more fully. On the left hand side of the page in the 'clustering' box under the 'clusters' tab, you will find links to sites which will provide definitions.
How can Clusty help when narrowing your search and locating reliable sources?
By clicking on the 'sites' tab at the top of the 'clustering' box, you can narrow your search further by selecting certain domains that you trust such as: .org, .gov or .edu....
How can Google Advanced Search help narrow your search?
You have been practicing narrowing your search using Google Advanced Search in class and in your Learning Centre lessons. When using this search tool, carefully
select your key words and utilise your understanding of boolean searching to assist.
Search and Meta-search engines
If you do an online search using key words and key terms from the Migration Unit of Inquiry you will discover that many of the results are unsuitable for children of your age as the content is very grown up.
To help you narrow your search and to ensure more age appropriate information you are being directed to the two search engines that we have practiced using in class.
1. http://clusty.com
How can Clusty help with definitions of key words?
Using the clusty search engine, type in any of the key words that you would like to
understand more fully. On the left hand side of the page in the 'clustering' box under the 'clusters' tab, you will find links to sites which will provide definitions.
How can Clusty help when narrowing your search and locating reliable sources?
By clicking on the 'sites' tab at the top of the 'clustering' box, you can narrow your search further by selecting certain domains that you trust such as:
.org, .gov or .edu....
2. http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl
en=
How can Google Advanced Search help narrow your search?You have been practicing narrowing your search using Google Advanced Search in class and in your Learning Centre lessons. When using this search tool, carefully
select your key words and utilise your understanding of boolean searching to assist.